Category: Green Building LEED News
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Enteligent raises $7M, ready to launch dc-to-dc bidirectional solar EV charger
Solar power optimization and EV charging tech provider Enteligent raised $7 million in capital from strategic and institutional investors to fast-track the commercialization of its proprietary solar optimization platform and what they say is the world’s first dc-to-dc solar hybrid bi-directional EV charger. This seed round included investments by several strategic investors such as NOVA,……
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What to see at Intersolar North America 2023
Kick off this pivotal year in solar the right way, by heading to Long Beach, Calif., Feb. 14-16, for Intersolar North America (ISNA) and Energy Storage North America (ESNA). While you’re wandering that massive trade show floor at the Long Beach Convention Center, you’ll want to stop by the following booths to see what’s new. If……
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SunPower works with three builders on new multifamily solar install deal
SunPower Corp. is growing its multifamily solar business — one of the trickier segments for deploying solar PV systems — with three builders signed on to include SunPower solar systems on upcoming new-builds. “Families renting in apartments or other multiunit complexes can benefit tremendously from lower electricity bills, especially as utility rates continue to rise,”……
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SolarReviews 2023 module rankings: Qcells, Canadian Solar take top spots
Consumer solar marketplace SolarReviews released its annual solar panel rankings this week, elevating Qcells and Canadian Solar to the top spots. SolarReviews developed an objective ranking system to evaluate the top solar panels on the market each year, and in 2023, Qcells and Canadian Solar stand out for “product reliability in terms of solar performance……
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SolarAPP+ now streamlining solar permits in 27 communities
Residential solar permitting can be a pain point for installers, homeowners and local governments, if those local governments haven’t got up to speed on solar. The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and UL Solutions launched SolarAPP+ in 2021 to help change that. It is an automated permitting solution for local governments……